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It is the University’s policy to provide a safe and healthy environment for all who use our premises – staff, students and visitors alike. We have a comprehensive Health and Safety Policy which documents the arrangements for ensuring that health and safety are a priority. Details of specific procedures will be provided by the Faculty and the Support Departments you use such as Halls of Residence or Leisure Centre.

Fire and Emergency Procedures

If you discover a fire or other similar emergency you should raise the alarm by activating the nearest fire alarm point and then follow the procedure outlined in the Evacuation Action notices. These are the blue and white notices posted in plain view throughout University buildings.

If you hear a fire alarm, which is a continuous sound, you should leave the building by the nearest exit and as quickly as you can. Follow the route marked by white arrows on the green signs displayed above doors and on walls. This will take you to the nearest exit. Do not leave by the door you entered the building unless it is the shortest route. Go to the Assembly Point shown on blue and white Evacuation Action posters displayed near fire alarm call points. Staff will direct you, if necessary, to the Assembly Point.

You should not re-enter the building until told to do so. Please do not leave the Assembly Point until the building has been checked to ensure that everyone has escaped safely.

Fire doors and portable extinguishers are crucial elements in fire prevention and should not be misused, nor should fire doors be wedged open.

In Academic Buildings the Fire Alarm is tested between 8.45 and 9.10 Monday mornings. The sounder will ring for about a minute. You do not need to take any action. If the sounder continues to sound, leave the building. If the test is at a different time then notices will be displayed.

Do not use the lift in an emergency. The lifts are only to be used to evacuate the disabled under the control of trained and competent staff.

Disabled Students and Staircases

In an emergency those with disabilities may not be able to evacuate by means of the stairs or may be slow in evacuation. In the interest of your own safety, if you have limited mobility go to the staircase and wait either on the stairs or in the protected lobby at the entrance to the stairs until it is safe for you to use the stairs without danger from other users.

If you are a wheelchair user, wait in the designated Refuge by, or on, the stairs, with a member of staff or a colleague. A member of staff will report your location to the Building Evacuation Controller who will arrange for you to be evacuated using an Evacuation Lift or taken down the stairs on an Evacuation Chair. You will have contact with the Evacuation Controller via the refuge intercom system installed at each refuge. Fire doors will provide at least 30 minutes protection from a fire. If you

would like to arrange for a practice in the use of the Evacuation Chair ask your tutor or programme leader to arrange this with the Faculty Health and Safety Coordinator.

You may be required to attend a meeting with the Faculty Disability Officer/s to complete a Personal Escape and Evacuation Plan or PEEP. If you have a disability or medical condition that might impact on your ability to evacuate any of the

University’s building you should discuss this with the Faculty Disability Officers, Joanna White or Sarah Stirk.

Do not forget that your circumstances may change during your studies – you might have a fall or sports injury etc – please ensure that you discuss any such issues with the Faculty Disability Officers or your Programme Leader.

First Aid

If you become ill, or sustain an injury whilst on campus, there are trained first aiders who can assist you. The names and locations of first aiders are displayed on the green and white First Aid posters throughout the campus.

Accidents and Incidents

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident on University premises (including sports injuries), you should report it as soon as possible to a member of staff.

It is essential that any accident which results in a student attending hospital is reported to the Health and Safety Department without delay.

You will be asked to co-operate in completing a green Accident Incident Report Form which will assist accident prevention and meets the University’s legal obligations.

Please help us by reporting unsafe conditions e.g. broken paving slabs – we can then take action to prevent accidents.

Disabled Students

The University and the Library have a variety of services for students with dyslexia, disabilities and medical conditions that might affect your ability to study. In the first instance, you should visit ‘The Gateway’, part of Student and Academic Services (SAAS) on the ground floor of Gateway House and ask to speak with one of the staff members from the Disability Advice and Support Team. Some students may be eligible for support through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). This can include specialist equipment as well as personal support, depending on your

circumstances. The Disability Advice and Support Team can help you apply for the support but it does take time so do not delay in visiting The Gateway and checking that you are not missing out on any support mechanisms that you might be eligible for.

In addition, the Faculty has two Disability Officers who will be happy to discuss any concerns you might have. You can contact them through the Faculty Student Advice Centre on the ground floor of the Hugh Aston Building. It is important that students

Montfort. We will not share any personal information you give us without your permission.

The Library Disability Team also offer a service to support students with dyslexia, a disability or medical conditions that might affect your ability to study. They are also able to provide extended loans for such students so do make contact with the Team to discuss your options.

Disabled Students and Assessment

Where students have a disability which might lead to issues as to the appropriateness of a set assessment, the student should discuss this on an

individual basis with the Faculty Disability Coordinator and with the relevant Module Leader, so that we can ensure an agreed appropriate assessment is set. Where necessary, this will also be discussed and agreed with the Programme Board Chair and External Examiner.

Where students have notified the university of their disability, academic staff will be advised of their needs ie extra time in a phase test, but the student must discuss precise arrangements with the individual academic to ensure that such support is considered reasonable.

Personal and health problems

Personal problems affecting your progress on the programme should be raised with Module Leaders or the Programme Leader, or Personal Tutors. These will of course be treated in confidence.

Student and Academic Services, through ‘The Gateway’, provides welfare and counselling service for all students, (Gateway House, ground floor). The Student Health Centre at De Montfort Surgery is located close to the campus and all students are encouraged to register.

Children

In general University buildings are not designed for use by children. In the interests of safety they are not normally permitted to enter buildings. If permission is given it is important that children visiting the campus are kept under close supervision at all times.

Identity Cards

Your University ID card should be carried at all times within the University.

Smoking Policy

The University operates a smoking policy which prohibits smoking both in University buildings and within a ten metre distance of such buildings.

Restricted Areas

There are a number of areas throughout the premises to which access is restricted or denied, particularly laboratory areas, plant and machine rooms. We request that all students comply with restriction notices.

Eating in Classrooms

Students should refrain from consuming food and drink in classroom facilities. Such activities should be restricted to Refectory areas.

Health and Safety Services

The University’s Health and Safety Department welcome any observations or suggestions for improvements and can be contacted on internal extension 7683/7853/7854 (external 0116 257 7683/7853/7854).

More information about Health and Safety can be found in Chapter 9 of the ‘General Regulations and Procedures Affecting Students’ which is found by logging into MyDMU and clicking on the DMU tab.